Malicious apps prey on Russians’ anxiety about fuel prices, drone strikes
Cybercriminals are stuffing infostealer malware into bogus apps aimed at tracking gas prices, police activity, drone strikes and other information of concern to average Russians, researchers said.
Excerpt from the primary source: The Record by Recorded Future News
Who is affected
Home users
What you should do · Be aware
No immediate action is required, but be alert to related scams or suspicious messages.
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